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  • #1

    High speed parking

    Hey guys, I made the news:

    http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/09/28/...s-blocked.html

    I always wondered when this would happen. I saw her stop at the sign, then calmly pull out in front of me. I have often considered the best way to handle a collision I could not avoid. I figured that slowing as much as possible and keeping the bike between me and the object would maximize my chances of having a good result. It seems to have worked.
    "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."
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    Holy crap. I hope you are ok
    91 kwaka kz1000p
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    • #3
      +1 on that Garth! Glad you are here showing us the news article!
      Nathan
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      1978 XS1100E
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      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
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      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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      • #4
        Nothing broken, no black-out, a little road rash, and a huge laceration to my left thight:
        "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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        • #5
          By the way, that was done by by my left grip. Those guys with the Gothic spiked bar-ends should rethink those. In fact, look your bike over and see what things you'd hit if you went over the front.
          "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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          • #6
            Oh, man, get well soon!

            The bike wedged into that Beemer used to be the new Star 1100 that you brought to the lake this summer?
            -- Scott
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            2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
            1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
            1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
            1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
            1979 XS1100F: parts
            2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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            • #7
              The very one. I liked that bike, but don't have the emotional attachment to it that I have to the XS. Guess I'll give the XS yet another once-through...
              "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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              • #8
                Hi hope you heal well and quickly
                Jim and Anne -Marie
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                • #9
                  Ooouuucccchhhh!!!!
                  Nathan
                  KD9ARL

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                  1978 XS1100E
                  K&N Filter
                  #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                  OEM Exhaust
                  ATK Fork Brace
                  LED Dash lights
                  Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                  Green Monster Coils
                  SS Brake Lines
                  Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                  In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                  Theodore Roosevelt

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                  • #10
                    Holy Crapoly batman!! Glad to see you are reasonably OK. And glad you kept that towel in place.

                    Heal quickly and well.
                    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


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                    93 GSX600F
                    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                    81 XS1100 Special
                    81 CB750 C
                    80 CB750 C
                    78 XS750

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                    • #11
                      That looks nasty!! Glad to hear you are semi OK
                      "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                      "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



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                      • #12
                        Wow, glad you are well enough to report this.
                        Hope there isn't any nerve damage that will keep you from burying your boot in that lady's arse.

                        Take care, use alcohol.... on the wound
                        RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs

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                        • #13
                          Man, that's gonna leave a mark! Glad your ok.

                          Everybody........WATCH THOSE CAGE DRIVERS ON CROSS STREETS!!!!!!!! They are usually in a hurry or on the cell phone and don't like to be bothered by stop signs.

                          That scenario sounds almost EXACTLY like how Jeremy ( Montreux_Blue) got wiped out.
                          Greg

                          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                          ― Albert Einstein

                          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                          The list changes.

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                          • #14
                            They scars are like tattoos but with better stories.
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                            • #15
                              They say scars are like tattoos but with better stories.
                              91 kwaka kz1000p
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